Finally A Snow Storm – updated

Well, it has finally snowed a substantial amount, and more is coming. Gore has reported in this morning with up to 18 inches and I am going to go tomorrow! Now that there is snow in the yard we can all start thinking of skiing. How ‘s about it! Let me know where you have gone and how it was?

Here is how it was!

We went to Gore on Wednesday, it snowed all day while it rained in the capital district. the snow was wet and heavy but progressively got better as the day went on. We skied all over the mountain and if it was groomed it was great and if it was not groomed ? Well, some of the guys went on Uncas and struggled down in 18″ of wet powder, it’s not the same as skiing fluffy powder. Hawkeye was in great shape, only problem was visibility. I do like to see where I am going and what’s under foot.

The group went into Twister Glades and said it was great but still had some tough spots since it had little traffic, I elected not to go in and enjoyed a couple runs on Twister, which is one of my favorite trails at Gore.

Don’t get me wrong it turned out to be a great day and we were exhausted at days end.and oh yes, we were also drenched. My coat weighed on at about 10 pounds. Good excuse to wash it and put it in the dryer.

Reports around the area has snow totals ranging all over the place with more snow squalls coming for the next few days. Tannersville in the Catskill got 58″ so far from the storm. Again the south is getting pounded.

It may be late in the season but that comes with mider temperatures and we can take it while we can and get to enjoy it.

Get out there and take advantage of this bonus ,when the season has been marginal until now. Also did I mention that on Wednesday there was no-one skiing at Gore, no lift lines and if 1 or 2 people passed you on a trail it was a crowd. No need to worry about skier’s behind you!